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KFC plays chicken with pub owner

May 9, 2007

The Northern Echo (United Kingdom): Lawyers for KFC are threatening a pub owner in Yorkshire with legal action over the use of the term "Family Feast" to…

McDonald's UAE invites public to tour kitchen

May 9, 2007

AME Info: McDonald's UAE has opened its doors to the public with a special invitation from the country to take a tour of the chains kitchen. The move aims at…

Arby's planning 63 new stores

May 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has signed development agreements to open 63 new Arby's restaurants throughout the United States, the company…

Lenny's Sub Shops opens in Ohio

May 9, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor, LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced that franchisee group Golden Olive Enterprises, LLC has signed a…

El Pollo Loco announces quarterly results

May 9, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., reported same-store sales increased 2.4 precent for the first quarter ended March…

McDonald's gearing up for Shrek promo

May 8, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's  is launching a promotion tied with the release of the movie "Shrek The Third", which will include Shrek Happy Meal toys created…

Wendy's adds chicken sandwich to value menu

May 8, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has added a Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its Super Value Menu. The sandwich, priced at 99 cents, will be…

Peter Boylan promoted to VP of sales for EMN8

May 8, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Peter J. Boylan III has been promoted to vice president of sales for EMN8 Inc., provider of technology-based self-service kiosks for quick-service…

Burger King extends headquarters lease

May 7, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has signed a long-term extension for the lease on its existing Miami headquarters, the company announced. Burger King began its…

Good Times intros mini burgers

May 7, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced a new hamburger offering designed to appeal to the value-conscious consumer.   The new Bambino Burgers…

McDonald's comps up in April

May 7, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 4.8 percent in April, the company announced. Systemwide sales for…

South African company buys Wimpy U.K.

May 7, 2007

Franchise International: Famous Brands, a South African based fast food company, has bought 75 percent of Wimpy U.K. for £3 million (U.S. $5.97 million) and…

NRA responds to personal consumption responsibility act

May 7, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association announced May 7 its strong support for "The Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act…

NYC health department fines at record levels

May 6, 2007

New York Post: The New York City Health Department expects to collect a record $27 million in fines this year, up 25 percent from initial projections.

McDonald's job leads to successful career

May 6, 2007

Chicago Tribune: Shirley Chang was working as a cardiac nurse in 1984 when she applied for a part-time job at Taiwan's first McDonald's. Now Chang is…

McDonald's job leads to successful career

May 6, 2007

Chicago Tribune: Shirley Chang was working as a cardiac nurse in 1984 when she applied for a part-time job at Taiwan's first McDonald's. Now Chang is…

Jack in the Box launches Blackberry shake

May 6, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have announced the debut of the Blackberry Shake, now available in restaurants nationwide.    The Blackberry Shake…

Rats! NYC Taco Bell to close permanently

May 3, 2007

Fox 5 News (New York): The KFC/Taco Bell restaurant which drew national attention after rats were videotaped scampering though the dining room has permanently…

CKE announces key executive hires

May 3, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced today several key hires for its Carl's Jr. and Hardees brands.   Noah Griggs has been appointed to the…